"In my personal opinion, the soldier is the strength of the Army, but the strength of the soldier is their family," Anderson said.

Raul Aceves said through a translator that he is very proud of his son and the honor that was given to him. He also said that he is honored that people still remember his son.

Aceves' awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Badge, two Army Commendation Medals, six Army Achievement Medals, the National Defense Service Medal and others.

Retired Army sniper Staff Sgt. Jim Barrera was honored as Warrior of the Day.

The Del Rio, Texas, native was injured in a series of explosions while on duty in Iraq. He received light shrapnel wounds and suffered multiple concussions and hairline breaks in his vertebrae.

"I want to say I'm honored, but I know that there are a lot of other warriors who should be out here instead of me," Barrera said. He has lived in El Paso since 2005.

Proceeds from the race will benefit the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Bliss and national charities Wounded Warrior Project and Wounded Wear.

The races are put on by the Spartyka team of companies based in Virginia. The companies were founded and owned by Jimi Partyka, who is on active duty in the Navy.

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